How to Say "dating partners" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dating partners” is “novios” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mis amigos Juan y Sara son novios desde hace dos años.
My friends Juan and Sara have been a couple for two years.
¿Son ustedes novios o solo amigos?
Are you two a couple or just friends?
La pareja de novios se tomó de la mano para cruzar la calle.
The boyfriend and girlfriend held hands to cross the street.
Masculine Plural for Mixed Groups
Even if the couple is a man and a woman, Spanish uses the masculine plural form ('novios') to refer to the pair collectively. This is standard for mixed groups.
Using 'Novias' for Mixed Couple
Mistake: “Mis amigos son 'novias'.”
Correction: Mis amigos son 'novios'. The feminine plural ('novias') is only used if both people are female.
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